Project Manager - Aviation

SOM•San Francisco, CA

4d•$120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

SOM’s Airport Practice designs and delivers airport terminal buildings and supporting facilities for domestic and international projects, as well as airport-related architecture, interiors, and master planning. The Project Manager will lead airport project delivery, including client engagement, coordination of design teams and consultants, and collaboration with project leaders. Candidates may focus on Project Management, Architecture, or Terminal Planning, and should lead delivery, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the Aviation Practice. The role involves leading the design and delivery of terminal buildings and support facilities from master plan validation and early Concept Design through Construction Documentation and Construction Administration. The Project Manager leads project teams, coordinates consultants, serves as a client point of contact, and manages cost, schedule, and project delivery. The role also participates in business development across SOM’s domestic and international Airports Practice, including pre-positioning, consultant-team development, proposals and RFP responses, market research, and annual business planning. The role leads multiple projects and teams, supervises and mentors staff, contributes expertise across the office, and helps develop talent and firm standards. It also promotes sustainable strategies and strengthens staff knowledge of sustainability.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture.
Licensed in the state of practice.
Minimum 10 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage project schedule, budget, and program.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace.
General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles, including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation.
Familiarity with Deltek Vision and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural project teams in collaboration with SOM Partners to achieve design, technical, and financial goals.
Prepare client agreements, including letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, and professional service agreements; execute additional-service agreements and obtain authorization by phase.
Prepare, issue, and manage project compliance plans covering goals, budget, deliverables, and schedule; coordinate labor allocation with senior team members and chair weekly team meetings to address variances.
Administer project financial controls with the Project Accountant, including billing, collections, percent complete, expense management, and year-end activities; analyze reports and manage project profitability.
Participate in project design and technical discussions and decision-making.
Communicate project information through meetings, minutes, accurate record keeping, and correspondence.
Manage owner and client relationships and expectations.
Lead business development and marketing efforts, including responses to marketing requests and maintenance of firm relationships.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain project schedules, work plans, meeting schedules, and presentations.
Lead internal weekly project meetings, prepare agendas, and provide project status updates.
Monitor project plans and financial performance.
Initiate and maintain SOM-client and SOM-sub-consultant agreements and requests for additional services.
Monitor scope for contract compliance and potential additional services.
Engage in project risk management with SOM Partners and the legal group.
Lead multiple projects and teams, and serve as an officewide resource in an area of market, discipline, or department expertise.
Supervise, train, and mentor team members.
Contribute to talent strategy through resume review, interviews, and professional networking.
Lead the implementation of sustainable strategies on project assignments and develop staff knowledge.
Develop services, standards, and procedures informed by business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk.
Participate in business planning, market research, lead development, consultant-team coordination, and preparation of proposals and responses to solicitations.